Highlights
- Original book pack and large collection of paperwork present
- Newly exempt from road tax and MOT
- A very original example in lovely condition for its age
- Part of a large collection that includes numerous Jaguars
The Appeal
By 1977, the XJ looked rather old-fashioned, so Jaguar did something it had never done before—asked for outside help. Italian Carrozzeria Pininfarina was drafted in to perform the redesign, a decision that proved worth Jaguar’s while, given the increasingly competitive nature of the four-door executive saloon now that the German manufacturers were bringing their A-game.
The Series III XJ was unveiled in April 1979. It introduced thicker and better-integrated bumpers, flush door handles, one-piece front windows (without quarter lights), a redesigned grille, a refined roofline, and a new C-pillar design with a more pronounced ‘Hoffmeister kink’ at its base. A raft of other subtle modifications made the Series III one of the best-regarded of all the classic XJs. Notably, Daimler versions were beloved by the loveable fictional rogue Arthur Dailey in Minder.
This 3.4-litre 1984 example is among the most original examples of the Series III XJ6 you’ll ever find. It’s currently part of a sizeable classic car collection containing numerous Jaguars. We can see why our discerning vendor had to add this to the line-up; cars like this are very hard to find.
Offered in very good overall condition and complete with a wealth of paperwork, this XJ6 is likely to find its way into another collection. Whether you have a garage full of XJs or this is your very first Jag, we can heartily recommend this example.
The History and Paperwork
- Exempt from road tax and MOT
- 91,563 miles indicated
- UK market RHD example
- Seven former registered keepers
- V5C present
- Copy of period press release included in file
- Numerous invoices for parts and servicing
- Original book pack and warranty information
The Condition
- A very presentable example throughout
- Grosvenor Brown AEB paintwork in very smart order
- Small paint blemishes and light wear visible upon closer inspection but nothing untoward
- There are a few paint chips (photographed)
- Very well-preserved bodywork
- Straight down both sides with good door fit and panel alignment
- Slight pitting to the chrome trim in places
- The bumpers appear straight and in good condition
- OEM alloy wheels present superbly
- Period-style Pirelli P4000 tyres fitted and appear in excellent order
- The well-appointed original cabin continues to present very well for its age
- Some gentle patina to the leather upholstery but no excessive wear
- Some cracking to the woodwork on the centre console and dashboard (photographed)
- No cracks visible in the dash top
- Modern DIN stereo by Kenwood
- The carpeting presents well throughout
- All appears in fair order inside the boot
- We understand the cabin electrics to be in good working order
The Mechanics
- 3.4-litre XK straight-six
- Three-speed automatic gearbox
- Original-looking engine compartment
- We understand the Jaguar to be in good running, driving order
- Ready to use without MOT, recently became exempt
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